U.S. Cities
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Atlanta
With a growing, diverse population and an eye on business,
Atlanta has become increasingly cosmopolitan while
still holding on to its easygoing Southern charm.
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Baltimore
"Charm City," as locals call it, is a fascinating mix of
grit and refinement. Vestiges of the region's historic past mingle
with modern development, creating a vibrant waterfront city with charming
neighborhoods and eclectic culture. Read
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Boston
When you first encounter Boston, you'll likely be
struck by its beauty. It certainly won't disappoint
the die-hard tourist looking for historic buildings,
museums and cultural sites. Read
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Charlotte
Charlotte is the demure Southern belle who wants to
be taken seriously. She's a financial whiz with a
penchant for the arts and a business-oriented lass
who's both modern and traditional. Read
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Chicago
Everything about Chicago is big. Its history, its
swagger, its size. Even its addiction to sports is
jumbo. It's a huge, gracious, raucous city pumped
full of superlatives. Read
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Cleveland
Cleveland rocks, all right, and more than a million fans from all
over the world prove it each year with their lakeside pilgrimage to
the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. But the city has come into
its own as a destination, and the Rock Hall isn't the only draw. Read
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Dallas
J.R. Ewing of the 1980s hit TV show of the same name.
A sad November day in 1963 when a president was assassinated.
No matter what image the city evokes, make sure you
pronounce it "Deh-lis" like the locals and
ready youself for the sheer vastness of life here.
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Denver
Perhaps it's the gorgeous climate that makes Denver
such an affable place: In fall, the air is crisp and
dry; winter sees plenty of sun, as well as dazzling
snows; spring brings skies the color of a robin's
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Detroit
Detroit is a town full of contradictions, but what's
clear is the forward motion: Downtown Detroit is slowly
but certainly revivifying, drawing both businesses
and residents. Read
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Honolulu
Honolulu is where streets are lined with palms and
cruise ships dock amid skyscrapers. But don't be seduced
by the ambiance: It's a multicultural business capital
where America and Asia meet. Read
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Houston
A sprawling city with a small town attitude, Houston
is elegant and rustic, a multicultural gem that successfully
maintains its southern sensibility. Read
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Indianapolis
It's known as the "Crossroads of America,"
and not just because half the U.S. population is within
a day's drive. Indy is the city where down-home meets
sophistication and barbecue meets gourmet. Read
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Las
Vegas
Vegas is the randy teenager of American cities: impulsive,
overtly risqué (although tamer than we'd like
you to think), trying hard to build the cultural depth
that comes naturally with age and experience. Read
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Los
Angeles
The City of Angels' near-perfect weather is legendary, and the multi-ethnic
flavor provides opportunities to sample cuisines and cultural traditions.
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Miami
Miami is hot, and it's not just the sultry subtropical
clime. The city moves to a Latin beat that's as torrid
as Tito Puente's drums and as fiery as Celia Cruz's
voice, and visitors come to bask in its feverish glow.
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Minneapolis/St.
Paul
They are hardly the twins that their nickname suggests. St. Paul,
the state capital, is home to the historic capital building, the upscale
homes of Summit Avenue and a superb shopping area along Grand Avenue.
Minneapolis, on the west side of the mighty Mississippi, has nightclubs,
theaters and trendy neighborhoods. Read
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Nashville
Nashville is still on the way up. The population has
grown at a healthy rate since 1990. Restaurants and
nightclubs spring up almost weekly. New buildings
emerge on the skyline with regularity. Read
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New
York
As a center for media, finance, fashion and the arts, New York draws
business and leisure travelers from around the world, and the city's
renowned restaurants, museums, shopping and cultural attractions provide
inexhaustible options for visitors. Read
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Orlando
In the more than three decades since Disney forever
changed the face of central Florida, spin-off growth
created by the Magic Mouse, Universal Orlando and
other attractions has tripled the population of Orlando.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia has always been about freedom, whether
its from political or religious tyranny or the shackles
of slavery. Nowadays, freedom in the City of Brotherly
Love is taking a whole new twist. Read
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Phoenix
Think L.A. without an ocean, but with more golf courses
and drier heat. The Valley of the Sun, as Phoenix
also is known, is one of the country's fastest growing
metroplexes. Read
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Portland
Explorers Lewis and Clark were relieved to get back
to Washington, D.C., in 1806, but if they could see
Portland now, they might wonder why they were in such
a hurry. Read
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Salt
Lake City
Salt Lakers opened their arms to the world as host
of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games and showed visitors
the city's charm: fine dining, great shopping and
a bounty of recreational opportunities all
amid the stunning landscape of the Wasatch mountains.
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San
Diego
With a reputation (duly justified) for perfect weather,
endless beaches and outdoor lifestyles, San Diego
offers temptations that make it difficult to concentrate
on business. Read
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San
Francisco
San Francisco is a city that likes to reinvent itself
every few years, sometimes because it can (Gold Rushes
past and present), and sometimes because it has to
(earthquakes past and present). Read
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Seattle
Sleepless in Seattle? Don't worry step out
your hotel door any time day or night, and the "Emerald
City" offers something to entertain, educate
or simply amaze you. Read
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St.
Louis
With iconic images like the Gateway Arch, plus charming, pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods and top-flight architectural attractions, St. Louis continues to beguile residents and first-time visitors alike.
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Tampa/St.
Petersburg
The two sides of Tampa Bay also have separate faces. Tampa boasts
Busch Gardens and the Florida Aquarium, but tends to draw a business
travel crowd, while St. Petersburg visitors can take to the beaches,
and tour the Salvador Dali or Florida International museums. Read
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Washington,
D.C.
Politicians on either side of the aisle have a hard
time arguing about the pomp and majestic circumstance
of Washington. Dominated by distinguished buildings,
inspiring monuments and remarkable museums, D.C. is
definitely a capital city. Read
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Athens
Athens is a city of fascinating contradictions: both
home to ancient temples and a modern sprawl of concrete
jungle that's basking in the afterglow of the successful
2004 homecoming Olympics. Read
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Paris
Paris may be known as the City of Light, but it's
also the City of Passion. Lovers of language, architecture,
culture and history will find plenty to feed their
passions in the French capital. Read
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